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Staying connected abroad
Guides to travel eSIMs: what to buy, how to install it, and how the options compare country by country.
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October 11, 2026 1 min read
Cherry blossom season in Japan 2027: when and where to see sakura
Japan's cherry blossoms open in Okinawa in January and reach Sapporo in May. Average bloom dates by city from the Japan Meteorological Agency, when the 2027 forecasts come out, the best spots in Tokyo and Kyoto, and how to stay online.
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October 11, 2026 1 min read
How to transfer an eSIM from iPhone to Android (and back)
Since iOS 26 you can move your number's eSIM between an iPhone and a Pixel or Galaxy without calling your carrier, if your carrier supports it. The steps both ways, Android to Android, and why a travel eSIM usually stays put.
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October 11, 2026 1 min read
eSIM not working abroad? How to fix it on iPhone and Android
Your travel eSIM shows No Service, or bars but no internet. The fixes in the order they usually go wrong: data roaming, the data line, coverage, network selection, the APN and more, with the menu paths for iPhone, Samsung and Pixel.
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October 11, 2026 1 min read
Best eSIM for international travel (2026): global vs regional plans compared
Who should buy a global eSIM, a regional plan or a country plan, what to check before you pay, and how the global plans of Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, Saily, Roamless and Ubigi compare.
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October 11, 2026 1 min read
Will my phone work in Japan? AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and the alternatives (2026)
Your US phone will work in Japan, but most plans charge for it. What AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon give you there, which phones no longer work after Japan closed 3G, and when a travel eSIM is the better buy.
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October 11, 2026 1 min read
Airalo alternatives (2026): 6 eSIMs compared
Six alternatives to Airalo compared on price, full-speed data on unlimited plans, top-ups and refunds: Holafly, Nomad, Saily, Ubigi, Roamless and eSIM Lounge, with who each one suits.
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October 11, 2026 1 min read
Roamless eSIM review (2026): pay-as-you-go data, plans and the catches
Roamless sells one global eSIM with a pay-as-you-go balance that never expires, plus data and unlimited plans. We checked its rates per GB, the 3 GB a day unlimited limit, refunds and who it suits.
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October 11, 2026 1 min read
Visible international roaming in 2026: Global Pass, Mexico, Canada and when an eSIM is cheaper
Visible+ and Visible+ Pro include Mexico and Canada; everywhere else you pay for Global Pass at $10 a day. What each plan includes abroad, what a two-week trip costs, and when a travel eSIM is the better buy.
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October 11, 2026 1 min read
Day of the Dead 2026 in Mexico: dates, the Mexico City parade and where to celebrate
Día de Muertos 2026 falls on Sunday 1 and Monday 2 November, with Mexico City's big parade on Saturday 31 October. What is confirmed, where to celebrate, safety by state and how to stay online in the crowds.
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